What did you do with your tractor today?

[chieffan]

Not even thinking about getting any of the mowers up and going yet. Only the middle of March and probably won't do much of any outdoor work for another 3 weeks or month yet. If we don't get a good rain I probably won't mow at all. Garden will shrink considerable too.

 

[1967Craftsman's]

You could use a suction gun to finish pulling that oil from the tank you could see on the stick, if it is really bothering you.

DAC

Your idea worked Doug! I actually went and bought a $3.00 turkey baster from Walmart and it actually worked!

















I was gonna use my ol reliable battery operated suction pump that I use for putting in gasoline since I already had it, but it would not work….

 

[MFDAC]

Your idea worked Doug! I actually went and bought a $3.00 turkey baster from Walmart and it actually worked!

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I was gonna use my ol reliable battery operated suction pump that I use for putting in gasoline since I already had it, but it would not work….

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Glad you found something to get the rest of the fluid out, Eric. I'm pretty sure you will be fine to refill the system again with fresh fluid.

DAC

 

[chieffan]

I picked up a grease gun type suction gun last year a TS. Used it once on a new motor that does not have a drain hole. Worked good.

 

[1967Craftsman's]

I would say that my first ever hydrostatic transmission change is done and was a success. I ended up putting a quart and a half in. I started filling in front of the seat where I asked for help where I originally could not get all the rest of the fluid out, in my first 2 pictures below where it is now filled with a little less than a full quart…..


























Then I put the rest of the original 1 quart in my garbage can above in the fill hole behind the battery until it was empty….








Then I put about half of the 2nd quart of fluid in….

 

[IHCubCadet147]

It was a nice day yesterday, so I had to get my MF7 out and take it for a ride. I think the last time I had it running was November. I might get a few more out and running over the weekend if it’s nice.

 

[1967Craftsman's]

It was a nice day yesterday, so I had to get my MF7 out and take it for a ride. I think the last time I had it running was November.
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Glad you were able to get it out for ride Nick, it looks great. I don’t know what it is, but I just really love that little tractor out of all the ones you got.

 

[1967Craftsman's]

It was a beautiful sunny 65 degree day yesterday so I took the hydro out for a real ride, and not just around the yard a few times with its transmission fluid change…..

 

[1967Craftsman's]

I also started puttting my yellow tractor back together again too, I put the front nose and the fenders back on after touching up a few paint spots…..

 

[chieffan]

Have not had a thing out in the last couple weeks and then only the SXS. Bever & loader haven't been out for over a month. Everything else is right where they were parked last fall. Calendar may say spring begins but it has not been outside lately.

 

[IHCubCadet147]

Glad you were able to get it out for ride Nick, it looks great. I don’t know what it is, but I just really love that little tractor out of all the ones you got.

Thanks Eric. I’m a Cub Cadet guy, and I hate to admit it, but I think it’s my favorite too. It’s a fun little tractor to drive.

Your Craftsman’s are looking good too. I’m glad you got your fluid change figured out on the hydro.

 

[1967Craftsman's]

I’m a Cub Cadet guy, and I hate to admit it, but I think it’s my favorite too. It’s a fun little tractor to drive.

Its fun to drive and it looks good when your driving it, I would really love to have one of my own! Do you still have your Sears?

 

[Toomanytoys84]

My grass is starting to get some green in it already! My tractor will start getting a work out again. Battery is back in it, engine and transaxle service done.

 

[MFDAC]

So far, I never plowed s-word with the MF8E. Doesn't mean I won't. Several tractors are still up on the lift, and 2 more in body bags outside.

DAC

 

[IHCubCadet147]

Its fun to drive and it looks good when your driving it, I would really love to have one of my own! Do you still have your Sears?

Yes, I still have the Sears, I haven’t used it for a while though. I think it either needs a new float in the carb or a new fuel pump, it seems like it’s running out of fuel when I’m driving it. Both seem to be common issues with those Onan engines. I want to get it running again soon.

 

[IHCubCadet147]

My grass is starting to get some green in it already! My tractor will start getting a work out again. Battery is back in it, engine and transaxle service done.

It’s starting to get green here too. Not ready to mow it yet, but it won’t be long. I have been seeing a lot of people near where I work cutting grass already the past few days.

 

[chieffan]

Just starting to get a bit of green here too. Lawn care people are going hard and fast. If we don't get rain, I am not going to mow. Let it grow what little it will and help hold the moisture in. Saw a farmer in the field, first round with a soil conditioner and it was black, shiny and no dust. Way to wet for anything like that yet. Some of them farm so much ground that have to push the issue to get all the work done.

 

[Toomanytoys84]

It’s starting to get green here too. Not ready to mow it yet, but it won’t be long. I have been seeing a lot of people near where I work cutting grass already the past few days.

We aren’t near ready to cut yet. I’d say 3-4 weeks

 

[CRF6179]

Used the Massy Executiveto pull the aerator. Did the yard twivce in opposite directions.
Then used the broadcast spreader to disribute some grub killer. Had an issue with moles last season. Figure to eliminate the food source. Rain coming on Sunday should soak it in. Might throw down some grass seed next week.

 

[chieffan]

Picked up a big load of misc. junk that got scattered with the wind couple days ago. Most was from the wood shop which I haven't got finished up after the storm last May.